2/23/2024
Schools and districts can continue emphasizing the importance of daily attendance to avoid the “Spring Dip” – the time from spring break to the end of the year when schools nationwide observe drops in daily attendance. Students who miss as little as two days each month, for any reason, are on-track to become chronically absent by the end of the year.
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2/23/2024
The Department regularly posts rules for public comment. Recently, draft rules related to data acquisition sites, personal information systems, and school enrollment for victims of domestic violence opened for comment.
Find previously announced public comment opportunities for all rules and related deadlines on the Department’s website. Check back often as additional rules may be added throughout the week.
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2/23/2024
Ohio law allows EMIS users to review and provide public comments on new or updated EMIS guidelines. The deadline to submit feedback is March 13.
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2/23/2024
Register now to attend the virtual spring conference March 8.
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2/23/2024
As parents and families prepare to send children to school for the first time, keep in mind these important reminders regarding kindergarten eligibility. A child must be at least 5 years old by the district’s age cutoff date of either Aug. 1 or Sept. 30 to enter kindergarten. Age is the only requirement to enroll in kindergarten.
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